Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Other Operating Expense: MXN952 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
90 GF Score
Price MXN3,120.00
GF Value MXN2,335.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Southern Copper Other Operating Expense?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO 90 Other Operating Expense is MXN952 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,335.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Southern Copper's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN260 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN952 Mil.

Southern Copper's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2025 (MXN310 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN195 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2026 (MXN195 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN260 Mil).

Southern Copper's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN934 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN1,270 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN1,270 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN951 Mil).


Southern Copper Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Southern Copper Other Operating Expense Chart

Southern Copper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Southern Copper Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Southern Copper Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN952 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Other Operating Expense of MXN952 Mil mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Other Operating Expense of MXN952 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Other Operating Expense too high?
Southern Copper's current Other Operating Expense is MXN952 Mil. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Other Operating Expense compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Other Operating Expense of MXN952 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Other Operating Expense is MXN952 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,335.69, compared to a current price of MXN3,120.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is MXN952 Mil. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Other Operating Expense is MXN952 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,120.00 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,335.69. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Other Operating Expense: MXN952 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,335.69 vs. price of MXN3,120.00 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SCCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Copper Business Description

Address 7310 North 16th Street, Suite 135, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85020
Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. The company's geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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